Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Idemili North Local Government Council

This paper examines the implications of continuous increasing in generation of wastes despite the management processes in Nigeria with particular reference to Idemili North Local Government Council. The volume of waste generated does not actually constitute major environmental problems, but the inability of governments, individuals and waste disposal agencies to keep up with the task of proper and efficient management of waste, constitute the burden of environmental management. This has some socio economic and political implications on sustainable development, while the management of waste is a matter of national and international concern. Recent events in major cities of world have shown that the problems of waste management have become a “monster” that has aborted most efforts made by international, federal governments, state, and Local Government authorities. Questionnaires were administered with respect to demographic and waste management data in five zones of the town. The rate of waste generation was determined by using household approach, which involved sorting and weighing of wastes respectively. The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using ANOVA and Chi- Square tests. The results showed that there was significant variation in the composition of waste generated. The amount of waste generated per day was estimated at 23,841 kg. In general management of solid waste in Idemili North Local Government Council is not satisfactory calling for more concerted efforts in the areas of public enlightenment campaigns, regular collection and disposal of generated wastes and extension of services to cover more inhabitants of the town.